Explore your socialisation into systemic racism and
LiA (Learning in Action) is dedicated to achieving racial equity. Following the success of our inaugural programme, we are delighted to announce the second iteration of the White Affinity Group: Advancing Anti-Racism for White People, a programme for white people wanting to develop their anti-racist skills.
The White Affinity Group sessions will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT.
Session Dates:
12th November – 17th December 2024
Christmas Break
7th January – 28th January 2025
I found the programme challenging and revealing. I learnt a lot about myself and started to develop my understanding of how I am complicit in maintaining the structures of white solidarity and racism. I increased my awareness of how my white ’niceness’ is part of the problem. Robin and Amy were outstanding facilitators and I also learnt much from my fellow participants. I thoroughly recommend this programme to anyone who wants to deepen their anti racist journey.
Amanda Ellingworth
Meet the Facilitators
Amy Barbor
Social Justice Consultant:
With 20+ years, designing and facilitating workshops on racial equity and social justice.
White affinity group facilitation expertise:
Trained by Dr. Robin DiAngelo and Amy Burtaine to lead white affinity spaces, based on their book ‘The Facilitators Guide for White Affinity Groups’.
Fostering Transformative learning:
Designs workshops that go beyond awareness, equipping participants with practical skills and tools to dismantle racism in their own lives and communities.
Kate Chester
Social Justice coach:
With over 17 years’ experience working at a senior level in the third sector, Kate creates courageous leaders through transformational coaching, workshops and programmes.
Equity and leadership:
Passionate about equity, curiosity and adventure, Kate coaches with empathy and a strong belief that all of our lived experiences support us to grow in unexpected ways.
This program equips you with the tools to tackle:
Knowledge gaps
Demystify complex racial dynamics and gain insight and self- awareness to understand how you may be unwittingly colluding with systemic racism.
Emotional roadblocks
Navigate challenging feelings like white guilt, confusion, and resentment to foster open and honest cross racial relationships.
Unconscious patterns
Identify and interrupt hidden biases that can impact daily interactions.
Meet the guest Speaker
Dr. Robin Diangelo
Renowned Scholar:
20+ years of expertise in racial and social justice. Coined the term ‘White Fragility’ in an academic article influencing the international dialogue on race.
New York Times bestseller:
Her book ‘White Fragility’ released in 2018 debuted on the New York Times bestseller list where it remained there for three years.
Featured in:
Her work has featured in: NYT, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, and more.
Amy has the insights that enables clients and participants to navigate white power and privilege, and provides groups and individuals with skills and tools to have challenging conversations across race.
